MEP - Director of Electrical Engineering

Job Details

Location:

Calabasas CA - Calabasas, CA 91302

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $ - $

Job Category:
Engineering

Job Title:

Director of Electrical Engineering

Department:
Design MEP West Coast

Division: SCEG, a GF company

Reports to:

Managing Director of Design MEP

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Director of Electrical Engineering at SCEG, a GF company, leads the design, management, and successful execution of electrical engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of sectors including hospitality, multifamily residential, luxury single-family estate homes, entertainment, retail, commercial, educational, healthcare, civic, and mixed-use developments. Projects span Hawaii, Washington, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona, and California.

Reporting to a Managing Director, this role oversees overall project performance, client satisfaction, technical quality, team leadership, and project profitability. The position serves as both a technical leader and client manager, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, mentoring staff, maintaining client relationships, supporting business development, and contributing to the firm’s growth.

This position provides leadership, mentorship, and oversight to electrical engineers, designers, and project team members, guiding staff development, assigning project responsibilities, reviewing work for quality and accuracy, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.

Project Leadership & Management

• Plan, direct, and manage all phases of electrical engineering projects from concept through construction administration.
• Manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously while maintaining high quality, responsiveness, and technical accuracy.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
• Manage client expectations and proactively communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Solving project and technical issues independently with minimal oversight.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and additional service requests.

Technical Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems.
• Perform electrical system layouts, load calculations, and equipment sizing for commercial, industrial, institutional, hospitality, residential, and mixed‑use projects.
• Assist in the selection, evaluation, and specification of electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform site evaluations, field investigations, engineering assessments, and prepare related technical reports.
• Oversee field observations and reporting during construction phases.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and related construction documentation for compliance with design intent and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, energy standards, industry regulations, and engineering best practices.

Quality Assurance & Coordination

• Perform and oversee QA/QC reviews to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and quality across all project deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and jurisdictional authorities throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to develop integrated project solutions.
• Coordinate with building departments and regulatory agencies to support permitting and approvals processes.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen long‑term relationships with client‑partners.
• Represent the firm professionally in written correspondence, virtual meetings, and in‑person client interactions.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, client engagement, proposal participation, and industry involvement.
• Participate in professional and industry organizations to support firm visibility and market presence.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives and help identify opportunities for new and repeat business.

Team Leadership &…